Posted on 6 December, 201318 July, 2018 by JohnR.I.P. Nelson Mandela (1918 — 2013) Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (18 July 1918 – 5 December 2013) South African icon Nelson Mandela passed away last night, on 5 Decemeber 2013. He is sadly missed and fondly remembered. “Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.” — Nelson Mandela God speed, Madiba. Related Posts:Mandela: 15 Pearls of Wisdom